The Milwaukee Bucks traded franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat on June 22.
ESPN’s “NBA Insider” Shams Charania reported that, alongside Antetokounmpo, the Heat will receive 11-year veteran Bobby Portis, and in exchange, will trade Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, including this year’s 13th pick, one pick swap, and one second-round pick.
Both teams will execute the deal on July 6, allowing for opportunities to expand the trade.
Charania reported that the Boston Celtics aggressively pursued Antetokounmpo, offering Milwaukee a package featuring 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks.
Boston and Miami were on Antetokounmpo’s list of preferred destinations and were the two finalists in trade talks in recent weeks….